Kerala High Court rules that a driver’s guilty plea does not bar the vehicle owner from contesting negligence in motor accident claim proceedings.
Read Full ArticleChhattisgarh High Court rules that the 30-year presumption under the Evidence Act does not apply to wills; strict proof is mandatory.
Supreme Court restores murder conviction, holding that absence of motive is not fatal when a credible and trustworthy dying declaration exists.
Karnataka High Court acquits murder accused, holding missing links in circumstantial evidence break the chain of proof; benefit of doubt extended.
Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
Kerala High Court rules that a child born within four months of marriage is legitimate and entitled to inheritance under Section 112 of the Evidence Act.
MP High Court holds Section 65B certificate is not mandatory in Family Court cases, allowing electronic evidence to be admitted under Section 14 of the Family Courts Act.
Supreme Court rules that courts cannot hold a mini-trial while deciding Section 319 CrPC applications and must summon additional accused based on prima facie evidence.
Allahabad High Court denies bail to a Chinese national accused of visa tampering and forging Indian IDs, citing hostile India–China ties and no extradition treaty.
Himachal Pradesh HC upholds rejection of secondary evidence plea in ejectment suit, ruling petitioner failed to meet Section 65 requirements and delayed proceedings.
Supreme Court holds DNA test cannot be ordered merely to determine paternity, reaffirming presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 Evidence Act.
Kerala High Court overturns death sentence, acquits migrant worker in rape-murder case citing failure to assess key witness’s competence and flawed investigation.
Bengaluru court restrains woman from defaming ex-partner, directs public apology and ₹2 lakh damages for harassment and intimidation.
Madras High Court overturns acquittal in L.K. Advani assassination plot case, holding prosecution proved charges through consistent, cogent evidence.
Supreme Court slams casual practice of declaring witnesses hostile; upholds life imprisonment in SC/ST Act case involving rape of minor girl.
Supreme Court holds homoeopathy practitioners cannot prescribe allopathy drugs; Telangana HC quashes FIR on procedural lapse under NMCA.
20 February, 2026 11:28 AM
Supreme Court rules that contractual clauses barring interest claims override the Interest Act, setting aside Kerala High Court’s order on delayed payments.
20 February, 2026 11:43 AM
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
21 February, 2026 02:50 PM
Senior Advocate Vikas Singh flags criminalisation of politics, black money in elections, and calls for systemic electoral reforms to protect democracy.
21 February, 2026 06:47 PM
Madras High Court upholds EPF liability on beedi company, holding beedi rollers engaged through intermediaries are employees entitled to PF benefits.
21 February, 2026 04:03 PM
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose import duties.
21 February, 2026 02:45 PM
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![Hostile India–China Ties, No Extradition Treaty: Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Chinese National in Visa Forgery Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_7037_Hostile_India.webp)
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![Bengaluru Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹2 Lakh for Defaming Ex-Partner, Issues Permanent Injunction and Apology Direction [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8426_Bengaluru_Court_Orders.webp)
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